CreatorAlya

Tightened jaw or clenched teeth

Forced smile that doesn’t reach the eyes

Lips pressed into a thin line

Brief flashes of glaring or hard eye contact

Rapid blinking or narrowed eyes

Looking the person up and down critically

Crossing arms tightly over the chest

Hands clenching or fidgeting

Picking at nails, skin, or clothing

Turning the body slightly away while still watching

Leaning back defensively

Sudden stiff posture

Shoulders tensing or rising

Small eye rolls or side glances

Tilting the head with a skeptical expression

Fake casualness (shrugging, acting uninterested)

Interrupting physical space subtly (stepping closer or inserting themselves)

Protective gestures toward a partner (hand on shoulder, waist, etc.)

Touching their own neck, collar, or hair nervously

Restless movements like tapping a foot or shifting weight

A delayed reaction before responding

• They memorize where every exit is in a room

• They check their phone repeatedly after sending a message, worried they said the wrong thing

• They freeze when asked a simple question, like they’re calculating the safest answer • They over-explain tiny mistakes before anyone reacts • They clean up messes that aren’t theirs without being asked • They listen for footsteps in hallways before relaxing • They downplay their own pain with humor or sarcasm

• They check locks more than once before bed • They leave shoes near the door, ready to leave quickly

• They wake up instantly at small sounds while others sleep through them

• They carry painkillers, snacks, or water everywhere “just in case.”

• They don’t like closed doors.

• They test people subtly to see if they'll leave

• They sit near walls or corners, rarely the center of a room.

• Loud noises don’t scare them anymore, they just go very still

• They apologize automatically, even when nothing went wrong

• Compliments make them visibly uncomfortable.

• They keep important things within arm’s reach at all times

• They watch people’s hands more than their faces

• They flinch at movements that aren’t threatening

• When someone raises their voice, they go quiet instead of arguing back • They assume blame first, even when it makes no sense • They’re surprised when someone keeps their promise • They brace themselves before asking a favor

SUBTLE: giving looks, brushing hands, little comments that could be mistaken for an innocent compliment

PLAYFUL: lighthearted teasing & banter, exaggerated reaction, poking fun at behaviours, playful shoves, feigned offense, "Oh, you think you're funny, do you?"

SUGGESTIVE: straightforward, complimenting looks, casual physical touch, dirty jokes, expressing desire, "We could always sneak out somewhere quieter."

ROMANTIC: head over heals, thoughtful gestures, blushing, classically romantic gestures (holding doors, holding an umbrella, bringing coffee in the morning), "My soul knows yours from another lifetime and calls for yours in this one too."

ANXIOUS: freaking out over every text and interaction, discussing every move with their friends,

BOLD: direct, no subtly, relationships always labelled, "I've really liked being around you. Could I maybe take you on a date sometime?"

SHY: nervous, insecure, showing no interest until they are sure the other is interested, fidgeting, daydreaming about what could be if they had the courage to confess, using excuses to be close to them, "Um... you look really good today."

CARETAKING: acts of service, protectiveness, checking in, bringing snacks, offering jacket, fixing things, walking them home, "Brought you coffee; it's still warm."

CASUAL & INTENSE: platonic flirting with no further intentions, way over the top at times, effortless, fun, teasing, maybe eventually leading to more, "You look great, please break my back and reshape my inner organs."

american starwort: welcome to a stranger

arbor vitæ: live for me

austrian rose: thou art all that is lovely

belvedere: i declare against you

branch of currants: you please all

campion rose: only deserve my love

coltsfoot: justice shall be done

currant: thy frown will kill me

daily rose: thy smile i aspire to

four-leaved clover: be mine

hemlock: you will be my death

honeysuckle: generous and devoted affection

ice plant: your looks freeze me

japan rose: beauty is your only attraction

justicia: the perfection of female loveliness

love lies bleeding: hopeless, not heartless

maiden blush rose: if you love me, you will find out

mourning bride: i have lost all

peach blossom: i am your captive

purple lilac: first emotions of love

spindle tree: your charms are engraven on my heart

tussilage: justice shall be done to you

vernal grass: poor, but happy

volkamenia: may you be happy

white rose (dried): death preferable to loss of innocence

yellow rose: decrease of love

zinnia: thoughts of absent friends

"I'm so happy! Are you happy? We're happy, right?"

"This is the best day of my life!"

"They are happy tears, I promise."

"Oh my god. Wait. Are you serious?"

"You're pregnant?!"

"No way. Absolutely no way!"

"Since when were you planning to tell me this?!"

"I knew something was up!"

"We're having a baby?"

"You mean... I'm going to be a dad?"

"I'm going to be an aunt! Called it."

"Oh wow... wow. I don't even know what to say."

"Please tell me you're joking."

"Well... there goes our sleep schedule."

"I already love them so much."

"You're making a tiny human?"

"This is either the best timing ever or the worst."

"I've never been more terrified in my life."

"You seriously kept this secret from me for how long?"

"Our parents are going to freak out."

"I can't wait to meet them."

"A tiny version of you? That's dangerous."

"We made a whole person. That's absurd."

"Do we even know how babies work?"

"So... we're adults now?"

"Guess we're buying a minivan."

"We're really doing this."

"Okay. Deep breath. We can handle this."

"We are absolutely not ready."

"We'll figure it out."

"I can't believe there's a little heartbeat in there."

"I already have dad jokes prepared."

"You know this kid is going to be spoiled rotten."

"I'm never financially recovering from this."

"We should probably start acting responsible."

"I love both of you already."

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"I already forgot what we were fighting about."

"Come here, let me hug you. I'm sorry too."

"I know. Me too."

"I'm the one that should be apologizing."

"You've always made it hard for me to stay mad at you. Come here."

"You did nothing wrong."

"It's okay."

"It wasn't your fault."

"Don't apologize."

"I can't believe you."

"Cut the bullshit."

"Don't lie to me."

"When I said I never wanted to see you again, did you not know what the word 'never' means?"

"You're either stupid or brave to be showing your face here."

"Fuck off."

"Did you expect that to be even remotely enough to fix this?"

"You're about to be."

*immediately escalates to physical violence*

The future is now, old man

"Oh."

"Oh, I didn't mean, like, ok..."

"Nothing happened here, right?"

"So, that almost happened..."

"You were really about to kiss me, weren't you?"

"...Were we just about to do something stupid?"

"Why did you stop?"

"Tell me you felt that too."

"Okay, wow. That was close."

"You leaned in first."

"I panicked, alright?"

"I thought you were going to kiss me."

"I wanted to."

"Don't look at me like that."

"So we're just going to pretend that didn't happen?"

"Right. Cool. Totally normal."

"My heart is beating ridiculously fast right now."

"If someone walked in right then, we would've had some explaining to do."

"You hesitated."

"We need to stop having moments like this."

"If I kissed you, I don't think I'd be able to stop."

"I almost ruined our friendship just now." (or made it better...)

"Can we talk about what just happened?"

"Can we never talk about what just happened?"

"You know, for a second there, I thought you were finally going to do it."

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Dialogue for Cuddles

“Closer.” “Any closer and I’ll be inside you. Shut up, I heard it. Stop smirking.”

“Y’re c’mfy…” “Thanks.”

“Don’t you fall asleep on me yet, yeah? Movie’s not even halfway done.”

“You’re freezing. Come on, I warmed up the couch for you.”

“Your heartbeat’s weird.” “You sure?” “Not really. Gonna need more time for examination, y’know?”

*pointing at their lap* “That seat taken?”

“See, doesn’t it all feel a bit better under the blanket?” “Mhm, yeah… Thanks.”

“Come back, it’s cold without you here.”

“Don’t move.” “Wasn’t planning on it.”

“Mm… stay like this a little longer.”

“We should move to bed… It’s getting late.” “Mh… Just a minute…”

“Another episode? … Hello? Oh. Sweet dreams.”

pulled into small alleys or alcoves

grabbing their hand to pull them back from the group and giving a quick peck before someone can notice

blowing a kiss from across the room

sliding over a paper with their lipstick imprint on it or a request to meet somewhere private

quickly in passing for just a fraction of a second

before going out, to get their fill before mingling with others

having their designated spot to meet where they don’t have to hide for a minute or so

no physical move, but their eyes speak volumes about how much they want to kiss

“And now?”

Intimacy isn't always just the spicy stuff! Here's a few ways to show it through your characters in a few, simple ways...

Kissing their S/O's hand, knuckles, wrist...bonus points for eye contact!

Speaking of which...eyes. Glances across the room, prolonged eye contact, staring at each other

Tending to the other's wounds/ injuries

Knowing the other's tiny habits

Reaching out to the other when in pain, trouble, ect

Whispering jokes to each other

Carefully wiping off a stain from their clothes or face

Taking care of each other when sick or hurt

Hand over the heart/ ear over the heart just to hear it beat

Pressing their thumb over the pulse point for the same thing

Tracing scars, tattoos, birth marks, freckles

Giving the other something tiny that means a lot, a picture, a shiny rock, a flower

In fantasy settings, helping the other put on/ take off armor...trusting the other to know where daggers, knives, poisons are hidden

Telling each other secrets/ thoughts they've told nobody before

Tucking back the other's hair

Putting a piece of jewelry on the other or letting them borrow clothes

Keeping each other warm in the cold

In cases with chronic illness, letting the other care for/ know symptoms

Brushing, braiding hair, applying skincare, etc.

Nightmare comfort

Wiping away tears

Proximity- sitting near each other, sticking close, standing beside each other while doing a task such as cooking, laundry, painting...